That would of been a bit embarrassing. It’s weird they said they saw footage??

I do believe that people have preconceived ideas of the type of people that have tattoos – I honestly don’t like tattoos, especially on women, but I don’t judge them because of it. In this case, I would hope that this man wasn’t accused because of his tattoos and that it was a genuine mistake … however, I don’t think Waitrose responded in the right way or quickly enough …….

Yes, I think tattoos on people changes others opinions of you. Especially those that have numerous tattoos and tattoos on faces. It’s undoubtedly not right to pass judgement, but people with tattoos are scarey

I think I would be checking out if I could sue the store because of their attitude – not for me but for anyone else who is in their store with tattoos.

The fact they said they had footage of him stealing which was bull dust and they found that out does suggest the staff were not doing there job but discriminating against this man.

Some shop assistants can be quite aggressive without genuine excuse. Back in the days when employees were paid by cash I know a lady who was requested to have her handbag checked. That she didn’t object to….until the checkout girl made her open the very small pocket in it that contained her bank book with cash in it. She explained to the girl what was in it and could have felt it but that wasn’t good enough. There was quite a few other customers in the shop and that made her feel even more vulnerable. If it had been me I would have demanded the Manager be present and the check be done in a more secure private area. This was about 40 – 45 years ago.

oh dear, never judge a person by its cover…ive always said that to my daughter when it comes to books too!
I get judged for being dumb just because im deaf. once I explain they apologise and realise im only doing my job. people judge quick these days even on the internet.

My husband was accused of shoplift baby food, which had been scanned by the checkout operator and handed back so he could sit on the bench and feed the baby whilst I paid for the groceries, because he is brown! After I paid and joined my husband they were very apologetic towards ME (a white woman) NOT HIM! It happens to lots of people!

I judge people with face and neck tattoos. I don’t even apologise for it.

You don’t judge a book by it cover

I feel as though the staff members must have had a genuine concern.. not just because he had tattoos It was pretty easy to prove so unless they said it was because of the tats he may have jumped to a conclusion

I don’t like tattoos, but I wouldn’t accuse anyone of stealing without proof.

That’s not very nice, people shouldn’t be judging.

I do not blame him for being upset – I would be furious and would also challenge them and want answers!

It’s a genuine error by members of this staff and shouldn’t have happened indeed.
Some tattoos are presenting as a bit aggressive and used to be worn by especially gangsters and criminal types. Nowadays however tattoos have become very common and should not raise questions or prejudgements.

It’s definitely wrong if he’s walked that far only then to be called back – its definitely humiliating

To be fair, although tats are mainstream now, they used to be used as sign of membership to gangs and organised crime. I don’t have a problem with tats but do think some people immediately get a bad or wrong impression of someone because of them.

Oh no famous rich people like singers have tats poor guys no wonder he’s upset

What a disgrace, did they actually watch the cctv or just assume he did it

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  • • mom93821 replied
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  Excellent question and point to ask!

People do look at tats as FERAL….I myself don’t have tats and also think they look not very nice… but it should not be taken that all people with them are bad…..it is what it is….